ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Flashcards
endocrine/o
endocrine system
pituitary
pituitary gland
hypophys/o
pituitary gland
thyr/o
thyroid gland
thyroid/o
thyroid gland
parathryr/o
parathyroid gland
parathyroid/o
parathyroid gland
adren/o
adrenal gland
adrenal/o
adrenal gland
thym/o
thymus
adrenocortic/o
adrenal cortex
insul/o
insulin
gonad/o
sex organs
testic/o
testicles
orchid/o
testicles
ovary/o
ovaries
oophor/o
ovaries
pancreat/o
pancreas
-dipsia
thirst
glyc/o
sugar
gluc/o
sugar
goiter
abnormal incancerous thyroid tissue - enlargement of thyroid
diabetes mellitus
group of disorders with high sugar count
cushing syndrome
abnormal increase of adrenal hormones
grave’s disease
excess of thyroid hormone
hyperporathyroidism
increase in parathyroidism
hypoparathyroidism
decrease in parathyroidism
hyperthyroidism
increase in thyroidism
hypothyroidism
decrease in thyroidism
thyrotoxic crisis
acute condition of hyperthyroidism
endocrinology
study of endocrine system
endocrinologist
specialist of endocrine system